RPM International, Inc. (RPM) Stock Split History

RPM International, Inc. has split its stock 10 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on October 12, 1976 with the ratio of 3-for-2, meaning that for 2 shares of RPM owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. 9 more splits have been implemented since then. The most recent stock split took place on December 09, 1997 on a 5-for-4 basis.

These splits have increased RPM stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that these actions only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on RPM International, Inc.'s total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of RPM International, Inc.'s stock splits, view the table below:

RPM stock split list

Date	Split Ratio
1997-12-09	5 - for - 4
1995-12-11	5 - for - 4
1992-12-07	3 - for - 2
1990-12-10	5 - for - 4
1987-11-09	3 - for - 2
1984-12-03	5 - for - 4
1983-11-09	5 - for - 4
1978-10-13	3 - for - 2
1977-10-17	3 - for - 2
1976-10-12	3 - for - 2

Will RPM International, Inc. Stock Split in 2024?

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. RPM International, Inc. has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when RPM stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by RPM International, Inc.'s board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.

Stock Splits of Industry Leaders

Ticker Symbol	Latest Split Date	Split Ratio
LIN	2003-12-16	2 - for - 1
SHW	2021-04-01	3 - for - 1
ECL	2003-06-09	2 - for - 1
APD	1998-06-16	2 - for - 1
DD	2019-06-03	1 - for - 3
PPG	2015-06-15	2 - for - 1
IFF	1994-01-20	3 - for - 1
WLK	2014-03-19	2 - for - 1
ALB	2007-03-02	2 - for - 1
RPM	1997-12-09	5 - for - 4
SQM	2008-03-31	10 - for - 1
EMN	2011-10-04	2 - for - 1
OLN	1996-10-31	2 - for - 1
CBT	1996-03-25	2 - for - 1
NEU	2002-07-01	1 - for - 5
ASH	1988-07-29	2 - for - 1